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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,256.68, 255,650.88 and 104,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,256.68, 255,650.88 and 104,682.47 is: 144,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,256.68 : 255,650.88 = 104,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,256.68/255,650.88 = 104,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,256.68x = 255,650.88 × 104,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,256.68x = 26,762,166,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,166,607.76/185,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,459.93

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